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For Statement of Objects and Reasons see the Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh (Extra- ordinary), dated 8th April, 1978, p. 326. THE HIMACHAL PRADESH LAND PRESERVATION ACT, 1978 3 (c) “tree”, “timber”, “forest produce” and “cattle”, respectively, shall have the meanings severally assigned thereto in section 2 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 (16 of 1927); (d) “person interested” includes all persons claiming any interest in compensation to be made on account of any measures taken under this Act; (e) “Deputy Commissioner” includes any officer or officers at any time specially appointed by the State Government to perform the functions of the Deputy Commissioner under this Act; (f) “right-holder” includes- (i) persons not being tenants or mortgagees having rights to, or in land; and (ii) persons having rights of collection of forest produce or of grazing of pasture; and (g) “erosion” includes the removal or displacement of earth, soil, stones or other materials by the action of wind or water. CHAPTER II NOTIFICATION AND REGULATION OF AREAS